Daily Digest

June 8, 2006

LOCAL

Manatees not `endangered'

Endangered no more, but still threatened. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Wednesday to reclassify the manatee's protective status, a move long sought by the boating industry. Getting more protection was the gopher tortoise, which went from being a "species of special concern" to "threatened," and the bald eagle was removed from the imperiled species list. 1B.

BUSINESS

From Net to set

If you think you spend too much time in front of your computer screen, broaden your horizons and move to your television screen. Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. has started a service called TiVoCast that lets users watch video and other images downloaded from the Internet on their television sets. Downloads come from groups such as the NBA. 14B

IRAQ

Sunni Arab inmates released

Families wept at the sight of one another as almost 600 Iraqi prisoners were freed Wednesday of a total of 2,000 scheduled to be released this week in Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's gesture of goodwill toward Sunni Arabs, who say they have been unjustly persecuted by Iraq's police officers. It was the largest such release since the U.S.-led invasion. 13A

HEALTH

Medical risk to babies

Women who take a popular class of blood pressure medicines, previously thought to be safe when taken early in pregnancy, might greatly raise the risk of having children with major birth defects, doctors warn. 11A

FOOD

Upper Crust-aceans

Spiny lobster, stone crab and pink shrimp are some of the most popular South Florida seafood. Are your culinary skills up to preparing them? We offer some secrets. Plus, meet the golden crab, a little-known local delicacy.

WORLD

Secret prisons

European nations colluded with the CIA to capture and detain terrorism suspects in secret prisons for senior al-Qaida members in Poland and Romania, according to an investigator working on behalf of the Council of Europe. 14A

SPORTS

Young boxers, positive teens

For the many teens in foster care or protective custody in Broward County, the Fighting Chance Boxing and Fitness Club could be a life-altering experience. It's a first-of-its kind program that uses amateur boxing training to get youth involved in something positiveand provide a healthy outlet. 1D

ONLINE

Take your shot at MTV awards

Let the zinging begin. Film Writer Phoebe Flowers posts real-time commentary for the 2006 MTV Movie Awards, with the pre-show at 8:30 p.m. and the awards at 9. The blog is found at blogs.sun-sentinel.com/movies.

NOTE TO READERS

Because of the Miami Heat special section inside today's South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the daily Business section appears in the Local section and starts on 14B

Also, because of the Miami Heat/Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals game tonight, some Friday newspapers might be delivered late. We apologize for any inconvenience.

NATION

Marriage ban fails in Senate

Conservative Senate Republicans failed in their effort Wednesday to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Like most of the rest of the Senate, Florida's senators divided along party lines. 3A

LIFESTYLE

Find a World Cup hangout

When the World Cup starts on Friday, fans will flock to venues around South Florida to watch with their compatriots. We scouted the local spots where hard-core soccer fans will feel right at home sharing their passion and waving their favorite team's colors. 1E